How do I get the most out of BNI?
How do I get the most out of BNI?
How to get the most out of your investment in BNI
- 1) Arrive early.
- 2) Be there….
- 3) Invite your own guests.
- 4) Pay attention to other members’ 60-second infomercials.
- 5) Sell to your members sphere,…not just to the members.
- 6) Follow up on referrals.
- 7) Use 1-to-1’s (Business Building Interviews) to maximum effect.
How do you do effective 121 in BNI?
BNI can accelerate the process of developing trust between BNI members through regular 1-2-1s. To be effective, a 1-2-1 needs to be both structured and social. The more you can find overlapping areas of professional and personal interest, the more successful your 1-2-1 is going to be.
What is a good referral in BNI?
You want to be honest about the prospect and what you know about the prospect. You may say you don’t know a lot but this is what you know. You want to be very honest about the person providing the product or service, the BNI member.
How much does it cost to be a BNI member?
The investment to join BNI consists of an application fee and a participation fee: Application Fee: $250. Participation Fees: $649 for a one year membership, or $999 for a two year membership.
What is a 1 1 at BNI?
What is a One-to-One? Simply put, it’s a meeting, in person, between two BNI members (or even prospective members) to deepen the understanding between them in order to foster a better business relationship.
What is a BNI CEU?
BNI is notorious for acronyms, and one of my favorites is the CEU, or “continuing education unit”. BNI tracks and counts all that training in “units”, and if you go into the BNI Connect App, you can add a slip to get credit for CEU’s you’ve earned. Basically, one hour of “training” translates into one “CEU”.
What makes a good referrals BNI?
You confirm that it is okay for the BNI member to call when appropriate. You’re candid about what the person can provide, what they are good at. If the referral is hot, you pass it right away. That is what makes a good referral.
How much is a BNI membership?
You should submit your completed membership application, along with payment, to the Secretary of the chapter you wish to join. The investment to join BNI consists of an application fee and a participation fee: Application Fee: $250. Participation Fees: $649 for a one year membership, or $999 for a two year membership.
